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Natural Monuments

Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

Natural Monuments

Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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Monterrone Rock and the Churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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Mountain biking

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Gravel riding

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Running

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Nordic walking

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Location: Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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Jiří 🇨🇿

July 31, 2025

Hiking

The southern Italian city of Matera is impressive and attractive, but at the same time also mysterious and a bit rough. It looks more like a labyrinth of stone houses, steep staircases and narrow streets. The Sassi di Matera, or Stones of Matera, is full of caves that were once inhabited and were therefore a disgrace to Italy. Times have changed suddenly, and today the Sassi di Matera are the pride not only of the city, but also of the entire Basilicata region, in which Matera is located.

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February 17, 2024

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Here are the churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni

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Elevation 390 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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